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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:21:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2214658 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 03:40:09 +0000 Anonymous 2214658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/  bj1111, yes, today’s outfit was the dress with grey slip-on sneaker/ loafer high-breds and a an low slung belt and tan bag.  I hope to get a picture but the .ok is even more casual.  I don’t have tan sneakers or anything close or they would have been the first choice Angie, thank you.  We are very sad and.miss Maggie terribly.   Angie on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2214602 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:21:30 +0000 Angie 2214602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Blown away by #6. KILLER fab and creative. I'm soooo sorry about darling Maggie. It's very, very sad. ((((HUGS))).  bj1111 on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2214582 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 15:00:46 +0000 bj1111 2214582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the white espadrilles version! Summerizing achieved I know it’s not your innate preference, can you take even sportier? Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2214567 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 13:35:16 +0000 Anonymous 2214567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sally, adding the white was an attempt to summarize the black dress.  I think the fabric is a blend of Fay on and nylon.  It is a heavy knit that skims over everything and does not wrinkle.  I am also amazed at only 6 pairs of shoes.  I have way more but live in a four season climate and never wear the same shoes two days in a row to avoid any problems with rubbing or pinching.  That means I think of my shoes as each pair interchangeable with another pair.  Then there are strictly house or indoor shoes and outdoor shoes. .  I don’t think I could go down to six pair and still maintain healthy feet.  As a child we had three pair I think, black or brown for school and winter, white for Easter and maybe sandals or flip flops for summer. Later we needed a pair of gym shoes that stayed in the school gym locker and that was a hardship on family finances.  Shoes, and having several pair seems luxurious now. <div>You look very elegant in your black.  I have not yet worn mine for the challenge with a Jean jacket or moto or a couple of patterned bomber jackets because they would be too warm.  I want to try a denim vest and a long sleeveless gillet soon thinking the denim would look more casual. </div><div>Thank you for your kind words, Ana.  </div> Ana on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2214562 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:44:56 +0000 Ana 2214562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy, I just read your response on another thread about how it's harder and harder not to become invisible the older you get. I've always admired your style and I just wanted to say if I saw you walking down the street I would definitely notice you and think how chic and fabulous you look! :)  Sally on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2214519 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:19:37 +0000 Sally 2214519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ oh I like it with the white top and the espadrilles.  What is your black dress made of.  Mine are made of a cotton stretch and I have to be careful how I launder it.  I have worn it with my motto jacket, cardigans and my new black jacket and red jacket.  I am waiting for warmer weather to wear with my denim jacket and sneakers.  This is the only photo I have taken so far.  The interesting thing about the article is that the lady only has 6 pairs of shoes, even I the shoe minimalist have more than that! Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2214511 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:08:09 +0000 Anonymous 2214511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do want to try this dress with more casual shoes like tie and slip on sneakers.  I did wear it with casual white espadrilles.  See photos below with shells and pearls, white espadrilles and white linen poncho thingy for when I needed a topper.  What do you think?  Too casual? bj1111 on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2214507 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 04:51:29 +0000 bj1111 2214507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The first outfit with and without the sweater topper is ace. How do you feel about sporting it with a more casual shoe? Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2214506 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 04:46:17 +0000 Anonymous 2214506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sally , thank you for this challenge and the link.  One of the biggest lessons I have learned about building a wardrobe is that you don’t need much if you start with a column of a neutral like a dress or matching top and pants.  Then it is easy to add toppers and accessories for different looks.  If you can make a column of a dark neutral and of a light neutral, you can probably work in anything.  I am starting to try a column of color with a non-neutral.  Today at the consignment store I got a column of coral ( my favorite color) and a print topper.  This is strictly for warm weather.  It will be fun to play with.  <div>I am not done with the black dress challenge yet.  I have more ideas and will post them here.  I can probably wear a black dress for at least a month without repeating outfits, but I don’t want to wear it every day.  I will wear it tomorrow and Sunday dressed up for anniversary celebrations and then try some casual looks with sneakers.  </div> Sally on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2214499 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 03:54:43 +0000 Sally 2214499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow Joy.  This is great.  You have created some really elegant outfits with the black dress.   I feel like I have let you down.  While I have been wearing my black dresses, I have not been so good at documenting them as I wear them to work with very little time to get ready and then I"m pretty exhausted when I get home.  I'm planning to put the dress on and then change the shoes and accessories and recreate the clothes I wore each day midmonth when I get a little bit of time.  Thanks for joining it.  It is a great exercise in working out how we can get by on less clothes with a few accessories to change things up.  I found this article about a lady who wore the same black top and pants for a week and thought it was really interesting.   <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/300372918/nicola-turner-is-saving-the-planet-one-downsized-wardrobe-at-a-time">https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-s.....the-planet</a> Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2214104 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:27:04 +0000 Anonymous 2214104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Today’s black dress with a bright poncho top from consignment worn for  courage to say goodbye to our dear old dog, Maggie.  I accessorized with a red shoulder bag also from consignment., and old giraffe print flats. Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213958 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 03:47:17 +0000 Anonymous 2213958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Suntiger and bj1111.  The opinions of such intelligent women  is most welcome. bj1111 on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213932 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:53:53 +0000 bj1111 2213932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i am loving this thread Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213867 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:25:48 +0000 Anonymous 2213867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the first especially! Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213824 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:54:48 +0000 Anonymous 2213824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, Madeline and Helena, for your kind comments. Helena on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213818 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:40:12 +0000 Helena 2213818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a fantastic, versatile dress. You look great, Joy! madeline on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213813 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:33:40 +0000 madeline 2213813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very chic! I love the color combo and the pattern mixing. Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213744 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:32:11 +0000 Anonymous 2213744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, Irina, I don’t have much tan and hope to add more. These pieces were hanging next to each other. Irina on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213651 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:31:24 +0000 Irina 2213651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Black, black & tan looks wonderful on you! YLF! Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213643 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:44:55 +0000 Anonymous 2213643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Star, I love stripes too and Rachylou, I can’t help but pattern mix with stripes when I can.  Almost everything is old and thrifted that I am wearing.   Star (Lise) on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213619 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:30:19 +0000 Star (Lise) 2213619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Black and Tan top is fabulous.  I love the color combination and stripes are always a favorite for me.  YLF! rachylou on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213604 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:17:37 +0000 rachylou 2213604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whoa, rockin’ it! I love that you pattern mixed! Totally What Deborah Harry Would Do Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213499 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:46:51 +0000 Anonymous 2213499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, minaminu and Bonnie, I am considering some possible funeral and dress-up and casual outfits for different seasons, but most will be summer looks. Today I am wearing the same dress under a striped top of black and tan vertical stripes worn with a long black, tan, grey and olive scarf and Taryn Rose metallic bronze flats (#2/3, shoes in #1 are old Me Too flats that seemed too black) and pearl earrings. Bonnie on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213491 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:35:56 +0000 Bonnie 2213491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful combo. Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with. Minaminu on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213480 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:50:16 +0000 Minaminu 2213480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ you rock!  very stylish as usual! Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213452 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:28:52 +0000 Anonymous 2213452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you  Kellygirl.  I am really considering a haircut before everything closes up again.  But it is so easy to deal with long like this and DH still has his beard.   kellygirl on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213446 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:16:26 +0000 kellygirl 2213446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So chic, Joy! You look so pretty! Anonymous on "Sally’s Black Dress Challenge. Edited to add more black outfits" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sally%e2%80%99s-black-dress-challenge#post-2213444 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:05:08 +0000 Anonymous 2213444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I decided to participate in Sally’s black dress challenge be in August as that is when I am most likely to wear summer black.  I will mostly feature a black sleeveless Talbots dress from the Good Will store.  As it was popular during my battle of black dresses challenge but sometimes will wear a shorter more fitted version.   <div>I started with what is mostly the basic dress but also wore a long older Halogen black linen cardi when I needed warmth.  (#1/2).  Shoes are old EF black wide ankle strap flats.  Very comfortable.  Hair is COVID long and pulled back with a big black silk bow. This could be worn to a summer funeral.  Some silver and shell jewelry was added. I used a small black fringed suede leather bag and a big black straw bag to add more texture.</div><div>I welcome your comments and suggestions.</div> Edited to add today’s outfit ( #3-5). Same black dress with black and tan top and scarf, Taryn Rose bronze flats. ETA: today’s black dress outfit.  I needed red for courage to say goodbye our dear doggie, Maggie.  The basic dress is topped by a colorful poncho topper that is like a scar.  The print has black and brown in its animal print.  Red shoulder bag. More  black dress outfits.  #8 is the basic dress with pearls and shells and my white espadrilles for a hot day.  #9-11 are the same dress with different jackets in cotton or linen.  #12/13 is the dress with a white linen EF poncho.